Coronavirus: How long are Central Florida schools closed?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida public schools, private schools, colleges and universities are either closing or making scheduling changes amid the coronavirus pandemic. How is your local school addressing the issue? Read updated information below:

Sumter County Public Schools

Seminole County Public Schools

All schools will be closed an additional week beyond Spring Break and return on March 30. State testing will also be delayed by two weeks. Extracurriculars and the KidZone and Beyond Spring Break Camp have been canceled.

Orange County Public Schools

The Florida Department of Education said all schools will close for an additional week beyond their spring break and will return on March 30.

State testing will also be delayed by two weeks and all extra-curricular activities will be suspended for that time. However, SATs are still on as scheduled for Saturday.

The school district said the spring break extension will not affect its facilities and offices, only schools.

COVID-19 UPDATE: A superintendents conference call with the Governor and Chancellor just ended. After new direction from @CDC, @EducationFL announced all schools will close for one additional week beyond their Spring Break and will return on March 30. (1/3)

Marion County Public Schools

Because of coronavirus concerns, Marion County Public Schools will close all schools for two consecutive weeks effective Friday.

The district will be closed through March 27.

All extracurricular activities have been canceled during that time.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, @EducationFL directs districts to close schools for two consecutive weeks effective immediately. MCPS will now be closed March 16-20 for Spring Break + March 23-27. More info regarding employee work schedules forthcoming. pic.twitter.com/2NTTJAxcBa

"A decision such as this is not an easy one to make," Flagler County Superintendent James Tager said. "I understand this will put pressures on many of our families, but the Flagler Schools team will be working to determine what, if any services, we can give our families the week following spring break."

The school district said the Florida Department of Education is pushing back all state testing by two weeks.

Brevard Public Schools

Brevard Public Schools said Friday that any student, faculty member or staff member who goes on a cruise or travels to another country must self-isolate for 14 days upon return, and all field trips and overnight athletic events have been canceled through April. Classes resume on March 30.

Marion County Public Schools

Out of an abundance of caution for students, staff and the community, and because of safety concerns related to COVID-19, all extracurricular events and activities for students in Marion County Public Schools through March 24 have been canceled or postponed. Classes resume March 30.

This includes extracurricular and sporting competitions, club-based outings, district events and events attracting more than 250 people.

Out of an abundance of caution, and for the overall health and well-being of our students, staff, and entire community, ALL school-based and extra-curricular activities in MCPS are cancelled or postponed through March 24. pic.twitter.com/BnZQlcmURs

Rollins College

Rollins College said Wednesday that it is moving to online classes for the remainder of the semester.

"Professors will continue to teach their classes on their current schedule," Rollins College President Grant Cornwell said. "Instead of meeting in person, classes will meet online. We will make every effort to ensure that seniors graduate on time and all students continue to make progress towards their degrees."

Coronavirus Update: FAMU shifts to remote instruction for two weeks on Monday, March 23. In-person classes are expected to resume on Monday, April 6. The University will remain open for business. More info at: https://t.co/7Ll7Hd4ORJ. pic.twitter.com/ftkC7H7tzh

Bethune-Cookman University

Bethune-Cookman University students are being directed not to return to campus from spring break for at least two weeks, school officials announced Thursday. Students are being notified through email blasts and B-CU’s website and social media channels.

“All of us are confronted with an unprecedented global health issue,” said B-CU president E. LaBrent Chrite in a statement. “We are taking our lead from the State University System of Florida (SUSF) in order to be proactive and help keep our students healthy.”

B-CU students are directed not to return to campus from spring break for at least two weeks to secure student health and safety during the Coronavirus outbreak. Face-to-face classes are tentatively scheduled to resume March 30th. Online classes will be available next week. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Fg384YFjo7

Follow up to 10 am coronavirus update: While we are resuming classes as scheduled on Mon., March 16, we are working with faculty to move as many classes as possible online after their return from spring break. More info: https://t.co/N7mpGaQjci or check your college email pic.twitter.com/augf31V8Fm

Seminole State College

We continue to monitor the ever-evolving Coronavirus situation. We are putting plans in place to minimize the impact to our college community. We will have an update this afternoon. Please continue to check https://t.co/eXC3nJY3y0 for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/2IV6ds7wgq